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1700–1750 in Western fashion
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Fashion in the period 1700–1750 in European and European-influenced countries was characterized by a widening silhouette for both men and women following the tall, narrow look of the 1680s and 90s. Th
In this English family portrait, the ladies wear pastel-colored gowns with closed skirts and lace caps. Some wear sheer aprons. The lady on the right
In this English family portrait, the ladies wear pastel-colored gowns with closed skirts and lace caps. Some wear sheer aprons. The lady on the right wears a mantua. The men's long, narrow coats are trimmed with gold braid. c.1730–1740
A rigid, upright posture with a sharp "break" at the bust is characteristic of the stiffly boned stays of the 1730s. These English ladies wear formal
A rigid, upright posture with a sharp "break" at the bust is characteristic of the stiffly boned stays of the 1730s. These English ladies wear formal mantuas for tea.
Empress Elisabeth Christine in riding costume.
Empress Elisabeth Christine in riding costume.
Shoes of 1742 (left) and 1731 (right).
Shoes of 1742 (left) and 1731 (right).
Mantua (clothing)
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A mantua was an article of women's clothing worn in the late 17th century and 18th century. Initially a loose gown, the later mantua was an overgown or robe typically worn over stays, stomacher and ei
1700–1750 in Western fashion
…with their colorful illustrations and up-to-date fashion news. In the early decades of the new century, formal dress consisted of the stiff-bodiced mantua. A closed (or "round") petticoat, sometimes worn with an apron, replaced the open draped mantua skirt of the previous period. This formal style then…
Mantua and petticoat of bizarre silk brocade, British, c. 1708 (MET)
Mantua and petticoat of bizarre silk brocade, British, c. 1708 (MET)
Robe à la française, silk, pigment, linen. British, c. 1740s. Costume Institute: Metropolitan Museum of Art 1995.235a, b.
Robe à la française, silk, pigment, linen. British, c. 1740s. Costume Institute: Metropolitan Museum of Art 1995.235a, b.
Robe à la polonaise, silk plain weave with supplementary warp- and weft-float patterning. France, c. 1775. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, M.70.85.
Robe à la polonaise, silk plain weave with supplementary warp- and weft-float patterning. France, c. 1775. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, M.70.85.
A 1750s court mantua showing the stylized back drapery (MET)
A 1750s court mantua showing the stylized back drapery (MET)